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Nissan Leaf Charging Cost
Affordable compact EV — one of the longest-running electric cars on sale. Below are estimated charging costs based on 111 MPGe and average US electricity prices.
Best for daily commuting and city driving, with home charging overnight.
- Efficient daily EV
- Excellent efficiency
- Updated for 2026
- EPA-style MPG
- US avg fuel prices
- EV rates vary by state
- Transparent assumptions
121 MPGe
98 MPGe
111 MPGe
40 kWh
~136 mi
MPGe breakdown
Estimated charging cost at 12,000 miles/year
Based on 3.4 mi/kWh and $0.16/kWh.
Annual cost
$565
Monthly cost
$47
Cost per mile
$0.047
kWh / year
3529
Estimate your own cost
Pre-filled with the Nissan Leaf's combined EV efficiency.
Pre-filled with estimated combined EV efficiency for the Nissan Leaf. Adjust for your real-world driving.
Estimated Annual Cost
$0.00
Per Month
$0.00
Per Mile
$0.000
~3,529 kWh per year
Cost by annual mileage
How much you'll spend per year at common US mileage levels (estimates).
| Miles per year | kWh / year | Annual cost | Monthly cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,000 | 2353 | $376 | $31 |
| 12,000 | 3529 | $565 | $47 |
| 15,000 | 4412 | $706 | $59 |
Estimates only. Actual costs depend on driving style, terrain, weather, and local fuel or electricity prices.
How we estimate Nissan Leaf costs
- MPG / MPGe
- EPA-style combined city + highway figures for the base trim and recent model year.
- Fuel price
- Average US retail regular gas, premium where required, or per-kWh electricity.
- Annual mileage
- Default scenarios at 8,000 / 12,000 / 15,000 miles per year.
- Trim & year variance
- AWD, larger wheels, towing packages and older years can lower efficiency 5–15%.
Sources & assumptions
- EPA fuel economy data — City / highway / combined MPG and MPGe baselines.
- U.S. Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov) — Vehicle efficiency and EV range references.
- AAA gas price trends — Recent national and regional retail fuel averages.
- EIA electricity rates — Average residential per-kWh prices used for EV charging.
We summarize publicly available data — no scraping, no external API calls. Figures are calibrated periodically; use the calculators above for your exact inputs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the estimated annual charging cost for the Nissan Leaf?
Driving 12,000 miles per year at 3.4 mi/kWh and $0.16/kWh, expect about $565 per year. Heavier city driving or longer commutes will increase that.
What MPG does the Nissan Leaf get?
Estimated EPA-style ratings are roughly 121 city / 98 highway / 111 combined MPGe. Real-world numbers depend on terrain, climate and driving style.
How long does it take to charge the Nissan Leaf?
With a 40 kWh battery, a Level 2 home charger (around 7-11 kW) typically gives a full charge overnight. DC fast charging can replenish 10-80% in roughly 20-40 minutes depending on station speed.
How does Nissan Leaf fuel cost compare to other vehicles?
At 12,000 miles per year, this vehicle costs about $565. Compare it to other evs on our index page or use the cost-per-mile calculator to compare two specific vehicles side-by-side.
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